It was interesting to read Tom Haudricourt's article about the possibility the Brewers trading Jonathan Lucroy. I concur with his opinion that Lucroy's trade value will never be higher than it is over the next week and a half. It will be interesting to see if they make a move.
Reading this article also caused me to think about who could be traded from Milwaukee. Here is a look at the possibilities.
HIGH CONTROL, HIGH COST
Ryan Braun, 32. Braun is under contract through 2020 with an option for 2021, so if someone picks him up, they will have him for a long time. However, he is owed $80 million after this season concludes.
MEDIUM CONTROL, VERY REASONABLE COST
Jonathan Lucroy, 30. If Lucroy is acquired, his new team will have the option of keeping him through next season for $5.25 million. That' Altuve-like money for an all-star catcher. It makes sense that the Brewers have a high asking price for Lucroy.
LOW CONTROL, LOW COST
Blaine Boyer, 35. Boyer is a free agent after this year. He might bring something very minimal in return from a team looking for bullpen help.
HIGH CONTROL, LOW COST
Chris Carter, 29. Arbitration Eligible- Can't become a free agent until after 2018 season
Junior Guerra, 31. Arbitration Eligible- Can't becoe a free agent until after 2021 season
I assume Guerra's value is diminished by his advance age.
Will Smith, 27. Arbitration Eligible- Can't become a free agent until after 2018 season
Carlos Torres, 35, Arbitration Eligible- Can't become a free agent until after 2018 season
Similar to Guerra, Torres' trade value is minimized by his age. He could give somebody bullpen help.
HIGHER CONTROL, LOW COST
Jeremy Jeffress, 28. Arbitration Eligible- Can't become a free agent until after 2019 season
Tyler Thornburg, 27. Arbitration Eligible- Can't become a free agent until after 2019 season
EVEN HIGHER CONTROL, LOW COST
Jonathan Villar, 25. Arbitration Eligible after 2017 season. Can't become a free agent until after 2020 season.
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